Abraham Darby

(Auscot) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Color: Apricot
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong, Fruity
Size: Large Shrub 1.25m - 1.75m 1.25m - 1.75m
Bloom Size: Large

A well-rounded, vigorous shrub bearing very large, cup-shaped flowers in shades of apricot and yellow, becoming coral-pink as they age. It has a rich, fruity fragrance with a refreshing sharpness.  Read more

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Description

A well-rounded, vigorous shrub bearing very large, cup-shaped flowers in shades of apricot and yellow, becoming coral-pink as they age. It has a rich, fruity fragrance with a refreshing sharpness.

Characteristics

Color: Apricot
Flowering: Repeat Flowering REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING? REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Strong, Fruity
Bloom Size: Large BLOOM SIZE GUIDE Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Large Shrub SIZE GUIDE All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June. 1.25m - 1.75m 1.25m - 1.75m
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1985
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 70 Petals

Growing Conditions

East, North, West Facing
All soil types
Full Sunlight

Origin of Name

Named after one of the founding figures of the Industrial Revolution.